Susan Margles will be the new president and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport.
The Ottawa International Airport Authority’s board of directors announced Monday morning Margles will succeed Mark Laroche, who announced his retirement in May after 12 years as head of the airport.
Margles will move to the Ottawa Airport after serving as Chief People and Safety Officer at Canada Post. Margles previously worked in the federal government, holding senior roles at Transport Canada and Finance.
“I am honoured to join the Ottawa International Airport Authority and work with this talented team,” Margles said in a statement. “The airport is essential to the region’s economic growth, and position as the capital city of a G-7 nation. I look forward to building on its successes helping to create an even brighter future for the airport and pursuing new opportunities for aviation innovation, growth and sustainability to better serve the Ottawa …